In Home Caregiver

Addus HomeCare; Charleston (IL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Charleston, Illinois is seeking an In Home Caregiver to assist clients with personal care, light house cleaning, and transportation to appointments. The ideal candidate will be reliable, self-motivated, and must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. This entry-level position offers competitive pay at $18/HR, flexible scheduling, and benefits including health insurance and paid time off after one year of service. Join a recognized healthcare leader and make a difference in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation is needed.
• Energetic, self-motivated, and well-organized individuals are preferred.
• Two references are required (one professional, one personal).

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care for clients.
• Help with house cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation.
• Transport clients to appointments and errands.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Self-motivated

Well-organized

Ability to pass a criminal background check

Education

H.S. Diploma or G.E.D

Job description

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Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry‑level position provides consistent, flexible full‑time/part‑time hours to accommodate your personal needs, while offering a great career with a growing, innovative industry leader.

Home Care Aides starting wage is $18/HR plus travel reimbursement.

Caregiver Benefits

• Competitive pay – $18/HR
• Daily pay available for select positions!
• Flexible schedule – full time and part time available
• Direct deposit

Caregiver Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care
• Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation
• Transport client to appointments and daily errands

Caregiver Qualifications

• Able to pass a criminal background check
• Must have a H.S. Diploma or G.E.D
• Reliable transportation
• Reliable, energetic, self‑motivated and well‑organized
• 2 references (1 professional, 1 personal)

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we’re thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed’s 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.

Eligible employees and their dependents will be offered health insurance coverage through The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the “Fund”) including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits. Employees are also eligible to enroll in an employer‑sponsored retirement plan after 6 months of service (21 years of age). Accrued paid time off (up to 75 hours per year based on tenure), as well as paid holidays (see holiday schedule) for employees who have worked at least 1 year with company, and work 30 hours per week.

Holiday Schedule

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• July Fourth
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Martin Luther King Day or Floating Holiday

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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